Start using the leapster and it just shuts off and even the batteries are guarenteed to last for 10 years

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Instead of 1 starter game and a few demo game that you get from Leapfrog Connect, you can also get more downloadable games for your Leapster 2. You can get it here:
leapster-2.blogspot.com
But you have to make sure your Leapster 2 have SD Card and your Leapster 2 can connect to PC using Leapfrog connect. Try to uninstall and re-install the LeapFrog Connect and wait until it finish configuring and updated the software both on the PC and the console, It may takes 10-20 mins for it to complete updating.

One more thing, you have to make sure that you get latest LeapFrog Connect software from LeapFrog website instead of installing it from supplied CD.

My suggestion would be to purchase the rechargeable battery package. ($25 -35) I know the initial investment may be steep but it is well work the investment. Batteries are expensive and if your child uses it over the next 4 years you have saved a lot more! Besides, you won't have to hassle with calling leap frog and asking for a replacement part that still will probably cost you money! We got ours at Target and they do periodically go on sale. If you go to www.leapfrog.com and go to the "download leapfrog connect" under the "support" tab, you can download the cd that came with your game system. To hook your leapster to the computer, any USB cable will work. You could temporarily use the one from your printer or other auxillary device. If you want to, you can purchase one relatively inexpensively from a Staples, Office Depot or Best Buy. Now you should be ready to go! Hope this helps.

A cheaper alternative is to use the rechargeable battery pack.
Regular nicad batteries are not equipped to handle electronics like this.

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Call up Leapster (c/s I reached was not in USA) and they will have you send in your Leapster and send you back a new or refurbished one. I was told this a few years ago, but never mailed it in. We had an issue with it shutting off, but seems to be ok? The kid's don't complain.

If you cannot return it at the store, then call up Leapster and you can send it to them and they'll send you a new or refurbished one. I was told this a few years ago anyway. I reached someone out of the US. It wasn't easy communicating with the gal, so I was leary on following their steps, but with a name like Leapster, they do back their products.

We have 3 Leapsters. The old green model and 2 newer models. Our green one started doing that not long after having it. But it still works and if it shuts off, then we just turn it back on again. When I called up c/s for Leapster, they sort of make it difficult to return. And then I was not promised a new one, but it could be new or refurbished. I let it go. Now w/ the 2 new models, I believe this has happened. I've questioned if my kid's are accidentally hitting the power button. I have seen the green one power off before. I purchased the $10 plug in's. So worth it. No more batteries. And we haven't had any issues. So perhaps it is the batteries. Call up Leapster though and see what they have to say. Good luck! :)

I have never used the Leapster before, But I researched it a bit and discovered that it uses "AA" Batteries. Were the rechargeable batteries you used before designed for the Leapster or were they older Ni-Cad (Nickel Cadmium) style batteries? Older Ni-Cads put out a slightly higher voltage than standard (1.7v) as opposed to the standard 1.5v. This could possibly cause problems. If you have only had it for a few months than it should be warranty protected. Hope this helps. Cheers!

Call Leapster they have replaced a few for my family and have been VERY easy to deal with. NO charge or anything.